Edinburgh International Book Festival Poetry (Adults) £15.50
Our Many-Voiced Country
Peter Mackay, Helena Fornells, Harry Josephine Giles, Marjorie Lotfi, Q Manivannan, Alycia Pirmohamed, Robbie MacLeòid
Spiegeltent 16 Aug
18.00 1hr
August 2026
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Now in his second year as Makar, Peter Mackay brings together contemporary poets working in Scotland who showcase the range of languages being spoken and written across the country. From English, Catalan, Orcadian, Scots and Gaelic, to Tamil, Arabic, Persian, and Kutchi (and beyond!), this special event will weave together a tapestry of multi-language poetry, featuring performances from: Helena Fornells Nadal, Harry Josephine Giles, Marjorie Lotfi, Robbie Macleòid, Q Mannivanan, and Alycia Pirmohamed.

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